Singapore, May 4, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - CG Overdrive - the iconic event for CG artists by CG artists - returns for its fourth edition from 16 -19 June at Singapore Expo. Organised by Visual Communication Order (VCO) and strategic partner, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES), the exhibition and conference once again promises a line up of prominent speakers from internationally renowned studios, making it an event not to be missed.
New segment for 2009
Serving CG professionals, hardcore enthusiasts, business owners and investors, the event will feature a new segment of Professional Tracks which will focus on six key areas to impart advanced skill sets to professional artists. These tracks are 2D, Story Development, Games, VFX, Character Animation and Business.
These six lecture-style sessions will be conducted by industry gurus from across the globe, and hail from illustrious studios such as Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm Animation Company Singapore B.V., Codemasters, FZD School of Design, Double Negative and Rune Entertainment.
The 2D track will feature renowned artist, Ryan Church best known for his outstanding work on Star Wars Episode II and lll, and his recent works include Transformers 2 and Star Trek. Speaking on the topic of Advanced Digital Art and Concept Development Techniques, the two-day track will give an in-depth and detailed insight of the pipeline of digital painting using paint applications such as Photoshop and Corel Painter. Participants of this track will take away with them key knowledge on producing high-quality illustrations used for pitches and Intellectual Property development in the film and game industries.
CG gurus at CG Overdrive Conference
The four-day annual conference will feature 10 international CG artists, who will share tips and techniques on specific skill sets, and talk about the intricacies of the production pipeline of feature films and AAA games. Participants will also have a great opportunity to interact with these gurus of the CG world during the Q&A sessions.
One of these is keynote speaker Alex Alvarez, founder of the Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood. He is the president of the Los Angeles Maya Users Group, and has helped change the face of computer graphics and design education. He has been published in industry magazines, websites and books, and recently worked on the James Cameron's film Avatar.
More CG schools make appearance at CG Overdrive Exhibition
For the first time this year, the prestigious Ringling College of Art and Design famed for feeding their talents to Hollywood companies such as Pixar Animation Studios and video game maker LucasArts, will be exhibiting at CG Overdrive. The school's Computer Animation Program was rated the Best Computer Animation Program in North America in 2007. Other schools at the exhibition for the first time are FZD School of Design, founded by industry veteran Feng Zhu, Singapore's La Salle College of the Arts, Raffles Design Institute and SAE Institute.
The exhibition will also allow job seekers to meet various leading studios on the lookout for talent at the event's recruitment zone. Another highlight of CG Overdrive exhibition is CG Excellence, where visitors will be able to view the best CG works of art and films by local and international CG artists.
Video Games Live comes to Southeast Asia for the first time
Another treat for industry professionals, CG enthusiasts, gamers and non-gamers alike is Video Games Live Singapore, an explosive concert and audio-visual extravaganza created with music and animation from the most popular video games of all time. Performed for one night only on 19 June 2009, the show brings audiences on a journey through 30 years of gaming culture, using exclusive video footage and music arrangements from a full orchestra, synchronised lighting, live action performances and unique interactive segments. This is a must-see for gamers familiar with the World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy, and great family entertainment for those looking to relive the nostalgia of Pac-Man and Donkey Kong.
Audiences will also be treated to a guest appearance by Norihiko Hibino a multi-award winning composer, arranger and musician best known for his work on the soundtrack of the Metal Gear Solid 2, a stealth action video game which sold 22 million copies worldwide. A 10-year veteran in the music and video game industry, Norihiko's company just finished the soundtrack for the newly released Xbox 360 game, Ninja Blade.
CG Overdrive 2009 is held alongside BroadcastAsia2009, Asias premier digital multimedia technology event.
For more information, visit:
www.cgoverdrive.com
www.broadcast-asia.com
www.vgl-sea.com
CG Overdrive 2009 At A Glance
Date: 16 - 19 June 2009
Venue: Singapore Expo, Hall 9
Opening Hours: 16 - 18 June, 10.30am to 6pm
19 June, 10.30am to 4pm
Admission: No charge to CG Overdrive Exhibition. Minors under
12 years of age will not be allowed into exhibition
halls. Fees apply to Conference and Professional Tracks.
Video Games Live At A Glance
Event Name: Video Games Live (VGL) Singapore
Date: 19 June 2009
Time: 6.00pm onwards (Pre-show Festival)
8.30pm to 11.00pm (Concert)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Ticketing Agent:SISTIC
Ticket Prices: S$55, S$70, S$85, S$115
About CommunicAsia
CommunicAsia is a global event where the business of technology comes to life, showcasing the latest digital technologies across mobile networks and applications, network infrastructure and satellite communications. www.CommunicAsia.com
BroadcastAsia, themed "Digital: The Journey Forward", offers the latest in digital and interactive media, addressing the value chain of content creation, management, and distribution. www.Broadcast-Asia.com
CGOverdrive is an iconic event for computer graphics (CG) lovers by CG lovers, CGOverdrive's philosophy of "story is king" is anchored by a knowledge-centric conference that aims to arm Asian CG talents with deeper expertise. The line-up also includes masterclasses, business forum, as well as a host of festival activities such as a recruitment zone, exhibitor workshops, film screenings and a digital art gallery. www.CGOverdrive.com
About Singapore Exhibition Services (SES)
Set up in 1976, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES) has established itself as one of the most innovative and respected exhibition and conference organisers in Asia. A pioneer in the Singapore exhibition industry, SES events have served as important platforms for companies aiming to forge new business contacts in Asia. With a portfolio of international tradeshows already serving the Communications, Engineering, Machinery and Lifestyle industries, SES continues to develop new events to meet market needs. SES events consistently attract a high level of overseas participation with foreign exhibitors accounting for almost 80% of the show floor. SES is a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance, a global network with over 50 offices worldwide. For more information, please visit www.sesallworld.com.
Contact:
Carmen Chan
PR Executive,
Singapore Exhibition Services
Tel: +65 6233 8637
Fax: +65 6272 2962
Email: car@sesallworld.com
Source: Singapore Exhibition Services (SES)
Topic: Trade Show or Conference
Sectors: Telecoms, Electronics General, IT & Internet
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